MC Lyte

MC Lyte (born Lana Michelle Moorer; October 11, 1970) is an American rapper who first gained fame in the late 1980s, becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988's critically acclaimed Lyte as a Rock. She has long been considered one of hip-hop's pioneer feminists.

Early life

Lyte was born Lana Michelle Moorer in 1970. Raised in Brooklyn, Lyte began rhyming at the age of 12. One long-standing misconception is that Lyte is the younger sister of Milk D and DJ Giz, Audio Two.

Music

In 1987, when she was 17, Lyte began schooling other MCs in the art of rhyme; since that time, she has improved upon her musical prowess, with a total of ten albums released to her credit. In September of the following year, she released her first album, Lyte as a Rock, noted for such hits as "Paper Thin" and the battle rap "10% Dis", a response from then-Hurby Azor associate, Antoinette. Both rappers released battle records against each other. Lyte followed her debut with 1989's Eyes on This, which spawned the hits "Cha Cha Cha" and "Cappucino". Both albums were notable for Lyte's uncensored lyrical matter. She sweetened up a little on 1991's Act Like You Know, noted for its new jack swing sound and the hit single "Poor Georgie". Lyte's fourth album, 1993's Ain't No Other, became her first to reach gold status and was notable for her first top 40 pop hit, "Ruffneck". An inspiring 1993 classic anthem, "Ruffneck", was eventually nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Single, and in fact, made MC Lyte the first female solo rapper ever nominated for a Grammy. She later went on to become a featured artist on hits by Janet Jackson and Brandy.

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Masters of the Mic hip-hop show coming to Tuscaloosa this summer

Tuscaloosanews.com 25 Mar 2025

Fresh, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, Treach, and EPMD, will perform July 19 in Tuscaloosa at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater ... MC Lyte, born Lana Michele Moorer, cut the first full solo album by a female rapper, 1988's "Lyte as a Rock."

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Kay Flock Found Guilty In RICO Case, Faces Life In Prison

Vibe Magazine 22 Mar 2025

The rapper was first indicted on federal murder and racketeering charges in February 2023. By DeMicia Inman Plus Icon DeMicia Inman ... Follow ... Related Story Future Goes Mixtape Mode, MC Lyte Reigns Supreme, Meek Mill Pulls Up, And Other Hip-Hop Releases.

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Vibe Magazine 12 Mar 2025

The hitmaker also opens up about the return of 'Verzuz,' as well as upcoming musical projects. By Preezy Brown Plus Icon Preezy Brown. Hip-Hop Reporter. Plus Icon crooklynsdodger. Follow. More Stories by Preezy ... March 12, 2025 4.07pm ... VIBE ... Right ... MC Lyte.

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